title: [Services portfolio of a department of endocrinology and clinical nutrition].
abstract: Endocrinology and Clinical Nutrition are branches of Medicine that deal with the study of physiology of body glands and hormones and their disorders, intermediate metabolism of nutrients, enteral and parenteral nutrition, promotion of health by prevention of diet-related diseases, and appropriate use of the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive tools related to these disciplines. Development of Endocrinology and Clinical Nutrition support services requires accurate definition and management of a number of complex resources, both human and material, as well as adequate planning of the care provided. It is therefore essential to know the services portfolio of an ideal Department of Endocrinology and Clinical Nutrition because this is a useful, valid and necessary tool to optimize the available resources, to increase efficiency, and to improve the quality of care.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Complejo Hospitalario de Toledo, Toledo, España. almudena@m3d.net
authors.forename: Almudena
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vicente Delgado
authors.forename: Pilar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gómez Enterría
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tinahones Madueño
mesh_terms: D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D004046:Dietetics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D004704:Endocrinology / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction / Q000592:standards; D005521:Food Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006040:Goals; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D006280:Health Workforce / Q000458:organization & administration; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006753:Hospital Records; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D008511:Medicine; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000451:nursing; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D012380:Role; D013041:Specialties, Nursing